Ant-Man is the textbook example of a typical Marvel superhero movie. It follows the basic, chronological three act structure that includes every cliché plot point in the book, all squeezed into a two hour blockbuster that any Marvel fan is sure to love.
It covers everything from the anti-hero, an evil scientist, an elaborate break in, training montages, martial arts, fist fights, inspiring speeches, emotion, betrayal and of course, a heist. All this riddled with comedic moments and self-references to its semi-ridiculousness Ant hero.
With Marvel essentially running the box office, there’s no doubt that they have found what works, and have stuck to it. While Ant-Man doesn’t deliver any new artistic film style, the storyline provides several …show more content…
It’s almost subtle foreshadowing set up the film in a way so that the audience wasn’t lost at any point. There were no boring or dull moments and the comedy balanced out any scenes that could be deemed too serious for the light hearted feel the film was clearly going for.
The exciting action fight scenes throughout the film broke up the ‘set up scenes’ that were leading up to the final climax of the film, in order to keep the audience satisfied with the action to set up ratio.
Because the script called for typical stock characters, it is hard to say anyone stood out in their role or couldn’t be replaced by a similar actor. Having said that, each of the main characters were well casted and provided adequate and convincing portrayals in their performances.
Despite a cliché premise, predictable plot points, ordinary acting performances, typical music scores and lack of a recognisably unique style, Marvel has somehow has found the secret to making a highly enjoyable film without taking any noticeable risks unlike many films of the same rating.
Ant-Man is exactly what is expected from Marvel and although it appears they won’t be taking any risks or changing up their basic style, you are guaranteed to be entertained and blown
It covers everything from the anti-hero, an evil scientist, an elaborate break in, training montages, martial arts, fist fights, inspiring speeches, emotion, betrayal and of course, a heist. All this riddled with comedic moments and self-references to its semi-ridiculousness Ant hero.
With Marvel essentially running the box office, there’s no doubt that they have found what works, and have stuck to it. While Ant-Man doesn’t deliver any new artistic film style, the storyline provides several …show more content…
It’s almost subtle foreshadowing set up the film in a way so that the audience wasn’t lost at any point. There were no boring or dull moments and the comedy balanced out any scenes that could be deemed too serious for the light hearted feel the film was clearly going for.
The exciting action fight scenes throughout the film broke up the ‘set up scenes’ that were leading up to the final climax of the film, in order to keep the audience satisfied with the action to set up ratio.
Because the script called for typical stock characters, it is hard to say anyone stood out in their role or couldn’t be replaced by a similar actor. Having said that, each of the main characters were well casted and provided adequate and convincing portrayals in their performances.
Despite a cliché premise, predictable plot points, ordinary acting performances, typical music scores and lack of a recognisably unique style, Marvel has somehow has found the secret to making a highly enjoyable film without taking any noticeable risks unlike many films of the same rating.
Ant-Man is exactly what is expected from Marvel and although it appears they won’t be taking any risks or changing up their basic style, you are guaranteed to be entertained and blown